Question 54

A sum of Rs. 770 has been divided among A, B, C in such a way that A receives 2/9th of what B and C together receive. Then A's share is

Solution

Let B and C together receive = Rs. $$9x$$

=> Amount received by A = Rs. $$2x$$

Total amount = $$9x+2x=770$$

=> $$11x=770$$

=> $$x=\frac{770}{11}=70$$

$$\therefore$$ A's share = $$2 \times 70=Rs.$$ $$140$$

=> Ans - (A)

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